Journal Standard 2-Button Knitted Blazer
A distinctive take on a classic piece of tailoring from the Journal Standard collection from Fall/Winter 2013, the 2 Button Knitted Blazer is constructed with a wool blend shell in a lightweight textured knit. Closed with horn buttons, this contemporary take on a classic design has three welt pockets, a notched lapel and is finished…
Our Legacy “Archive” Blazer
An updated version of an Our Legacy staple, this new take on the Archive Blazer is designed in line with the theme of quasi-uniforms that runs throughout their ‘Official’ collection for Autumn/Winter 2013. Cut from a technical Polyethylene blend fabric, inspired by official attire meant to inspire some degree of authority, it features a two…
Beams Plus Navy 3-Button Blazer
Inspired by traditional British tailoring, the 3 Button Harris Tweed from the Beams Plus collection from Autumn/Winter 2013 is cut from a soft, brushed 100% cotton fabric. Cut in an authentic, authoritarian silhouette it features a whole host of distinctive detailing taken from a variety of archive pieces. As with everything produced by Beams Plus…
Beams Plus ‘Norfolk’ Hunting Jacket
Inspired by traditional British hunting jackets, the Norfolk Jacket from the Beams Plus collection from Autumn/Winter 2013 is constructed in classic ‘Donegal’ tweed, sourced from the Molloy & Sons mill in Ireland. Cut in an authentic, authoritarian silhouette it features a whole host of distinctive detailing taken from a variety of archive pieces. As with…
Business of Fashion Interviews Menswear Designer Thom Browne
Industry publication Business of Fashion recently sat down with designer Thom Browne for a lengthy discussion of his personal approach to style, founding a major menswear concern from a modest start and what the future holds for him. Below we have an excerpt of the interview, but for the full piece head over to Business…
Freemans Sporting Club Presents ‘The Freeman’ Winter 2013 Suiting
Freemans Sporting Club has really stepped up their suiting game with the launch of their “Freeman” suiting line for Fall/Winter 2013. “The Freeman” is a collection of two-piece, three-piece, and sport coat garments with a much lower pricepoint that their past Made in the U.S.A. suiting. The goal was to produce a collection under the…
I Love Ugly 2013 Fall/Winter Speckle Grey Blazer
New Zealand-based label I Love Ugly has created this beautiful Speckle Grey Blazer for Fall/Winter 2013. Constructed from a wool/cotton blend, the jacket features wooden buttons and a hot air balloon printed lining to give it some extra flair. Slim, but not overly so, this is the perfect jacket to dress either up or down…
General Knot Co. ‘1940’s South Seas Palms’ Holiday 2013 Collection
General Knot & Co. deliver their Holiday 2013 “1940s South Seas Palm” collection of ties, bowties and pocket squares. The light pink and seafoam color palette is obviously a welcome attempt to escape traditional holiday notions of cold and wintry nights. The palm print, sourced from a vintage 1940s pattern, is pretty fantastic and we…
Journal Standard 3 Button Tweed Workers Jacket
A distinctive take on a classic piece of tailoring from the Journal Standard collection from Autumn/Winter 2013, the 3 Button Tweed Workers Jacket is constructed with a 100% wool shell and features a 100% cotton lining and back panel. Closed with three horn buttons, this contemporary take on a classic piece of workwear has three…
Comme des Garcons SHIRT Trench Coat
Never a brand to fear bold ideas, patterns or approaching a standard design from a completely new standpoint, Comme des Garcons SHIRT have come through with a number of distinctive designs for their Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. The Comme des Garcons SHIRT Camo Lined Trench Coat, a highlight of the collection so far, is a contemporary…
Video: Patrik Ervil Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
The trailer for the Patrik Ervell Fall Winter 2013 collection. Directed by Luke Gilford. Music by How To Dress Well.
Bailey of Hollywood for J.Crew Felt Hats
Bailey of Hollywood, one of the oldest and most established hat makers in America has teamed up with J.Crew to create two classic felt hats for Fall 2013. The collaboration is inspired by old Hollywood elegance and Western ruggedness, when men were men and an outfit wasn’t complete without a finely made hat. The hat…
Barbour x Norton & Sons ‘Garstang’ Jacket
2013 sees the start of a new chapter for Barbour as they start a new collaboration between their Beacon Heritage collection and storied Savile Row Tailors Norton & Sons. Tailors to the gentleman of London since 1821, Norton & Sons are now under the stewardship of Patrick Grant and have applied their clean cuts and…
Marwood London Fall 2013 Ties
Marwood London‘s Fall/Winter 2013 accessories are inspired by 19th-century French poet, filmmaker and artist, Jean Cocteau. Though traditional in shape, the collection is bold in prints and colors. All Marwood accessories are handmade with fine English materials. Shop the collection here.
Uniforms For The Dedicated Fall/Winter 2013 Campaign
Actor/Model Aiden Shaw in the latest campaign by Uniforms for the Dedicated Fall Winter 2013. The ‘Turmoil’ collection continues to impress with detail and refinement. “The Turmoil concept and collection has taken inspiration from urban scenes thrown back into the warm embrace of nature. The Turmoil mindset has affected and directed the design process, resulting…
Comme des Garcons SHIRT ‘Tartan Collar Dress Shirt’
As part of their Autumn/Winter 2013 collection, Comme des Garcons ‘SHIRT’ imprint delivers this smart looking blue dress shirt with a Tartan twist. The Tartan Collar Shirt is a classically styled shirt, made in France from 100% cotton, but with the added panache of a beautifully executed Tartan pattern contrast on the collar and cuffs.
Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2013 Lookbook
Thom Browne‘s Fall/Winter 2013 lookbook is typical of the forward-thinking designer, with pronounced and futuristic cuts being combined with traditional, subdued materials for a stunning result. Granted, even Browne’s read-to-wear pieces are a stretch for most people, you have to admire the designers vision when creating such beautiful silhouettes.
FLUS Summer 2013 Lookbook
South Korean brand FLUS made a splash on its respective market upon its recent release. Venturing toward a wider customer base, the brand presently delivers a lookbook for its Spring/Summer 2013 goods. Here we find bold formal-leaning options given a bright, colorful treatment, executed with bold patterning in time for the summer season. Blazers and…
Bowties by Pino Portland
For those who like to add a little panache to their ensembles, Pino Portland introduces us to their fine selection of bowties, part of their Spring Summer 2013 collection. Expect traditionally hand crafted products made from 100% raw silk – hand dyed and hand woven in India and pearl button fasteners. Now available at Pino…
Dior Homme Fall 2013 Menswear Lookbook
Dior Homme continues to produce stunningly refined menswear with the release of this unique lookbook showcasing their Fall 2013 collection. Taking on a more slim-fitted profile as opposed to the ultra skinny suits of the Hedi Slimane era, all the pieces are shot in the usual black and white, with accenting panels featuring abstract punches…